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National Day 2026 | Go Beyond

11 August 2026

Commemorating SG61: Saints Put Citizenship into Action Through Community Service and Advocacy

To celebrate Singapore’s 61st National Day, St Andrew’s Junior College (SAJC) suspended regular timetabled lessons to dedicate a full day to community engagement, active citizenship, and advocacy. Aligned with the college’s vision of developing purpose-driven, others-centred Servant Leaders, Saints spent the day putting values into practice across various service sites in Singapore.

The day commenced on campus with a collective celebration. Students and staff gathered for song and dance performance that brought the college community together in celebration.

A wide, high-angle photo of hundreds of people gathered on an outdoor green turf sports field surrounded by a running track. Nearly the entire crowd is dressed in red t-shirts, while a long line of individuals across the front row wear full-body, hooded yellow-and-orange giraffe onesies. In the background beyond the field fence, green trees, an elevated highway viaduct, and tall modern high-rise residential buildings stand beneath a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Deepening Empathy Through Service Learning

Following the morning celebrations, the JC1 cohort moved out to serve with various community partners, including the Central Singapore CDC, Active Ageing Centres, local hospitals, and social service agencies. These outreach sessions provided students with opportunities to interact directly with community members, understand localized needs, and serve with heart and humility.

Concurrently, the JC2 cohort embarked on GiraffesSG, an advocacy initiative organised in collaboration with Central Singapore CDC. Drawing upon their developmental experiences as active citizens, JC2 Saints engaged members of the public in meaningful dialogues regarding pressing social issues. The initiative challenged both students and the public to "stick their necks out for the common good" by committing to small, daily actions that foster social harmony and inclusivity.

Saints at NDP 2026

The spirit of service and contribution extends beyond today's outreach. A dedicated group of Saints will represent SAJC on the national stage as performers in the National Day Parade (NDP) on 9th August. The college commends their dedication and looks forward to supporting them as they celebrate Singapore's 61st birthday alongside the nation.

Through reflection, service, and advocacy, our Saints continue to show what it means to lead with wisdom, act with courage, and serve with heart: building a stronger, more inclusive home for all.

A rear-view photo of individuals wearing bright red t-shirts walking along a pedestrianized street lined with traditional shophouses. The back of the shirt in the right foreground features a white giraffe silhouette and text that reads "STICK YOUR NECK OUT." Down the center of the street, shop signboards (including one for Chinatown Heritage Centre) line the heritage buildings, with modern city skyscrapers visible in the background under an overcast sky.

📸: SAJC Photographic Society, Central Singapore CDC, NDPxSaints